READ: Host agreements that have been approved by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission

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Dec 23, 2018 at 12:01 AM

The Cannabis Control Commission, the state's adult-use marijuana regulatory body, not reviewing the contents of these agreements – and municipalities saying they are allowed under separate state statutes – it remains unclear if a resolution will be reached. State law requires a host community agreement to be in place to receive a provisional adult-use license. It is meant to foster cooperation between the municipality and the cannabis company and set the framework for their relationship.

According to the Cannabis Control Commission, a "host community agreement is a contract negotiated between a municipality and a marijuana establishment that includes all terms necessary for the marijuana establishment to operate in the municipality. In order to obtain a license, a marijuana establishment must, as part of the application process, submit a certification signed by the contracting authorities for the municipality and the applicant indicating that they have executed a host community agreement."

The host agreements look different in each community. Here are a few examples.

This is the host community agreement between Amesbury, Massachusetts, and Alternative Therapies Group.

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This is the host community agreement between Amherst and GTI-Massachusetts NP Corp.

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This is the host community agreement between Amherst and and Happy Alley Ventures.

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This is the host community agreement between Ayer and Central Ave Compassionate Care

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This is the host community agreement between Brewster and Haven Center

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This is the host community agreement between Brewster and Nature Alternative.

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The host agreement Chelsea and Jolo Can LLC.

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This is the host community agreement between Easthampton and Apical.

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This is the host community agreement between Easthampton and Herbology Group.

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This is the host community agreement between Easthampton and I.N.S.A.

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This is the host community agreement between Fall River and Hope Health Inc.

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This is the host community agreement between Fitchburg, and Atlantic Medical Partners.

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This is the host community agreement between Fitchburg and Mass Patients Foundation.

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This is the host community agreement between Holyoke and RISE Holdings, Inc.

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This is the host community agreement between Littleton and Sanctuary Medicinals.

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This is the host community agreement between Lynn and Mass Atients Foundation.

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This is the host community agreement between Milford and Sira Naturals.

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This is the host community agreement between Monson and Holistic Industries.

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This is the host community agreement between Montague and 253 Organic.